Canadian Oil Sands Crude (Western Canadian Select) from Canada
Western Canadian Select (WCS) crude from oil sands, featuring API gravity around 20-22 degrees, fitting HTS 2709.00.10.00 as petroleum oils obtained from bituminous minerals in crude form. It's heavier due to high asphaltene content.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
0%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Use USMCA certificates for preferential tariff treatment on Canadian-origin crude
• Provide detailed assay reports confirming API under 25 degrees to avoid reclassification
• Comply with pipeline transport specs if importing via Keystone or similar infrastructure